Woman Charged After Allegedly Biting Lincoln Officer
Elina Sturgeon, 46, faces multiple charges after an arrest near 21st and Y streets left an officer with a puncture wound.
Lincoln Law Enforcement News
This page covers law enforcement in Lincoln, including police operations, use-of-force policy, officer discipline and crime clearance rates. Reporting also follows federal operations that reach into the city and the agencies that police it.
Recent news
November 4, 2026
Lincoln Police to Boost Seat Belt EnforcementOfficers will step up seat belt patrols citywide from November 5 through November 30, 2026, as part of a national Make It Click campaign.
November 2, 2026
Lincoln Man Arrested at Memorial StadiumA 23-year-old Lincoln man was arrested during a Nebraska football game after a disturbance and struggle with troopers.
October 25, 2026
Federal Court Sentences Lincoln Man for Assaulting OfficerA Lincoln man received a 21-month prison sentence for assaulting and resisting a federal officer during a traffic stop.
October 23, 2026
Lincoln Parking Citations Rise After Tech ResumptionThe city saw a significant increase in nonmoving traffic violations following the reinstatement of license plate readers.
October 21, 2026
Lincoln Police Arrest Man After Domestic Assault CallA 24-year-old man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a violent confrontation with officers.
October 14, 2026
Lincoln Police Held Townhall on Crime DataOfficials discussed city crime statistics and department staffing during a two-hour public meeting.
October 12, 2026
Lincoln Police Investigated Reported ShootingOfficers were deployed to the Everett neighborhood on Monday following reports of gunfire.
October 7, 2026
Lincoln Police Held Coffee With a Cop EventsThe Lincoln Police Department hosted four community meetings to discuss traffic concerns with city residents.
September 25, 2026
Lincoln Police SWAT Team Received Valor AwardThe National Tactical Officers Association honored the team for a 2025 hostage rescue operation in Lincoln.
September 21, 2026
Lincoln Man Arrested Following Police AltercationA 20-year-old local was charged with assaulting an officer after allegedly crossing an intersection against traffic rules.
Regular subjects here include the Lincoln Police Department's policies and staffing, officer disciplinary cases and the oversight that follows them, and crime clearance and investigation outcomes. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever an enforcement story crosses the line. Lincoln's status as the state capital means statewide policy and state agency operations often shape local enforcement, so those links are reported closely. Policing technology deployments and the debates over how they are used come up as often as the day-to-day arrests.